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Shingles is a viral illness that affects a variety of locations throughout the body. It most often causes a painful skin rash on the trunk, abdomen or torso. Less commonly, the rash can be found on the arms or legs. Shingles may also affect the head, face, eyes, mouth or ear.
Shingles, also called Herpes Zoster, is a painful skin rash that often appears on one side of the face or body and typically lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Shingles is caused by the same virus (Varicella Zoster) that causes chickenpox.